Maud Bowman oversaw all of the Museum’s early activities—including writing the constitution, organizing visiting artist ...

My ancestor lost three children to scarlet fever at Fort Edmonton in 1845 — and endured I began writing this article during the early days of the Covid pandemic, when there was much uncertainty about ...

In 1950, Jean Wallbridge and Mary Imrie started Canada’s first all-female architectural firm. That partnership was trailblazing in its own right, but they were also romantic partners. The modernist ...

“When you look at Edmonton you see all these high-rises and tall buildings. It’s good for them to know who was there from the start—and that was us.” – Tom Daniels Retired ironworker Tom Daniels, in ...

Edmonton City as Museum Project is a museum without physical collections. All images on our website are the property of their respective owners. Edmonton City as a Museum Project does not hold the ...

Want to learn about what it was like to build one of Edmonton’s skyscrapers without a safety harness, or the work it took to rebuild a family after a tragic run-in with scarlet fever? This collection ...

Edmonton Maps Heritage is currently in renovation mode! Check back for the new and improved Edmonton Maps Heritage experience. Sign up for the Edmonton Heritage Council’s e-newsletter and stay in the ...

Our names are telling of our roots, who we are, and where we come from. Often the places we call home are where we feel most comfortable, safe, happy, and form the strongest of our memories. Powerful ...

Perhaps it’s the climate or maybe it’s the community, but Edmonton hosts over 50 festivals every year! In this collection, uncover the histories behind these annual events and explore their ...

Launched in 2013, the Edmonton City as Museum Project (ECAMP) is an initiative of the Edmonton Heritage Council that explores the history of our city through story. The stories that connect us, the ...

The collection hosts ongoing work and welcomes contributions through community voices and work. Join us as we continue to find ways to examine, discuss, share, celebrate, and amplify Black voices in ...